Meet Elizabeth, a kitty with a heart of gold hidden underneath her particular and mysterious exterior. This tortoiseshell beauty is a bit of a tough nut to crack, but those who possess a deep understanding of cats and can offer her time, consistency and patience will be rewarded beyond measure with affection and loyalty. 

During her warming-up phase, Elizabeth has her guard up. She will approach people, but she can become reactive quickly if she feels overwhelmed . What encourages her the most is  someone who can spend as much time as possible around her just hanging out while letting her be and introducing touch slowly and mindfully. Her independent side will be more evident during this phase, as she prefers to observe her surroundings as she builds trust and settles in.

Once Elizabeth is given ample time to trust and lets her guard down, she turns into a completely different kitty and her reactive responses will fade. She becomes a constant attention seeker that positively responds to touch -  always right at your feet, sometimes on top of them, following you around like a little shadow. She’ll even flop down right in front of you demanding pets, and her sweet and goofy personality will shine brightly.

At any stage, Elizabeth simply enjoys existing within a home that she can make her own. She loves to sit and watch the world through a window and also feel like she’s a part of the family activities. She is generally laid back and enjoys lounging around and being with her people over playing with toys. 

Elizabeth would thrive in a medium to low-energy home with a cat savvy family with previous cat experience that understands her need for time to blossom.  A home without young children is preferred, as this particular lady makes her own rules and enforces them readily, but older kids who respect her space and boundaries could coexist harmoniously. She might prefer to be the queen of the castle, but she coexists with other cats in her foster home and would be great with an accepting companion, watching the world go by from their shared windowsill. With patience and trust, Elizabeth blossoms into the most loyal and loving kitty, always by your side and infusing your life with boundless love and life.